Durand Cup is one of the ancient football tournaments in India and plays a vital role in scouting young players and taking them up to the national team. The teams have been working hard to clinch the title and today will be a double-header in the Durand Cup 2022.
Hyderabad FC will take on Chennaiyin FC in the first match of the day at Imphal while Jamshedpur FC will take on FC Goa in the second header of the match at Kolkata. Both the matches will be close as all four teams are known for their tough and aggressive intents.
Let's take a look at match preview for the same:
Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC
Hyderabad FC have been brilliant this season and they have got off to a flyer. They are already marching towards the knockouts and a win against Chennaiyin FC might come as a huge confidence booster ahead of the next round.
The team was brilliant last year too and they have done the task of emulating the same this year. It is all up to the men to take it from here and make a mark this time around. Bartholomew Ogbeche will be crucial for the team and will have to take the Nawabs through to the knockouts.
Chennaiyin FC, on the other hand, are aiming for their first-ever win and this will be a crucial match to kick off their campaign for the year. They have not been up to the mark this time around and a win here might cheer them up.
Predicted Starting XI:
Hyderabad FC: Laxmikant Kattimani (GK); Nim Dorjee Tamang, Alex Saji, Chinglensana Singh, Akash Mishra; Hitesh Sharma, Joao Victor; Halicharan Narzary, Nikhil Poojary; Borja Herrera, Bart Ogbeche.
Chennaiyin FC: Debjit Majumder (GK); Ajith Kumar, Fallou Diagne, Narayan Das, Akash Sangwan; Julius Duker, Edwin Vanspaul, Jockson Dhas, Anirudh Thapa; Jiteshwor Singh, Peter Sliskovic.
Venue and time:
The first match between Hyderabad FC and Chennaiyin FC will take place at Khuman Lampak Stadium, Imphal at 3pm IST on August 26th.
Live Telecast: Sports18 Network
Live Streaming: VOOT app and website
Jamshedpur FC vs FC Goa
Jamshedpur FC will lock horns with FC Goa in the second header of the Durand Cup 2022 at Kolkata on August 26th. Jamshedpur men have failed to get off to a good start as they have lost both of their fixtures in the ongoing season. They lost against Bengaluru FC 1-2 and then went on to lose against Mohammedan Sporting 0-3.
FC Goa, on the other hand, have lost one of their two matches. The one loss came against Mohammedan Sporting 1-3 and they roared back to win the next match against Indian Air Force 1-0. A win here is crucial for them to take the team forward.
Predicted Starting XI:
Jamshedpur FC: Mohit Singh Dhami; Sandip Mandi, Piyush Thakuri, Kojam Beyong, Saphaba Telem, Aryan Sonowal, Keisan Singh, Phijam Vikash Singh, Vinil Poojary, Hijam Lenin Singh; Lalruatmawia
FC Goa: Hrithik Tiwari; Salman Faris, Mallikjan Kalegar, Lesly Rebello, Deeshank Kunkalikar; Ayush Chhetri, Lalremruata HP, Mevan Dias, Muhammed Nemil; Delton Colaco, Phrangki Buam
Venue and time:
The second header between Jamshedpur FC and FC Goa will take place at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata at 6pm IST on 26th August.
Live Telecast: Sports18 Network
Live Streaming: VOOT app and website